Between Ho Chi Minh’s rumble of 4 million motorbikes, Nha Trang’s scuba diving culture, floating markets and jade waters in Halong Bay - Vietnam is the perfect island-city combination. Also: horse-honouring temples, chaotic old quarters and philanthropic restaurants in Hanoi. Visit O Quy Ho, a H’mong village and stay with a H’mong homestay host, explore the Muong Hoa valley and its ethnic villages, and express yourself at a batik painting master class. The land of pho and snake wine will not disappoint.